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The fact that honor killings can occur in Texas, New York, and Georgia makes the virtual silence of Western feminists on this subject all the more bizarre and deplorable.

— Ayaan Hirsi Ali Nomad: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations (2010)

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